Main Idea and Details

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The passage is a fictional story

• Main idea of the passage is the primary concept or point being discussed.

• The passage discusses various side points

• The passage is about a completely different topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which sentence provides a supporting detail for the main idea?

• Sentence 4: The author describes the main characters in the story.

• Sentence 1: The author discusses the history of the company.

• Sentence 2: The author mentions the weather conditions during the experiment.

• Sentence 3: The author explains how the new technology has improved efficiency by 30%.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Identify the main idea from the following options.

• Main idea is the secondary point or concept that the options are trying to convey.

• Identifying the main idea is not important in this context.

• Main idea is a trivial detail that can be ignored.

• Main idea is the primary point or concept that the options are trying to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What information supports the main idea?

• Main point

• Supporting evidence

• Supporting details

• Contradictory details

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Distinguish between the main idea and a supporting detail.

• Main idea is a minor point, while supporting details are the central focus.

• Main idea is the evidence, while supporting details are the central point.

• Main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence.

• Main idea is the conclusion, while supporting details are the introduction.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which detail does not directly relate to the main idea?

• The detail that does not directly relate to the main idea.

• A detail that provides background information

• A detail that supports the main idea

• A detail that enhances the main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Select the sentence that best summarizes the main idea.

• Choose the sentence that least summarizes the main idea.

• Select the sentence that includes irrelevant information.

• Select the sentence that best summarizes the main idea.

• Pick the sentence that is completely unrelated to the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the central theme of the passage?

• Identifying the main idea or message of the text.

• Analyzing the character development

• Exploring the historical context

• Summarizing the plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence elaborates on the main idea?

• Sentence 2 elaborates on the main idea by introducing irrelevant information.

• Sentence 3 elaborates on the main idea by providing specific examples and further explanation.

• Sentence 4 elaborates on the main idea by repeating the main point without adding any new details.

• Sentence 1 elaborates on the main idea by contradicting the main point.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

How do the details contribute to the main idea?

• Details contradict the main idea, causing confusion and undermining the message.

• Details enhance the main idea by adding depth, context, and credibility to the overall message.

• Details distract from the main idea by overwhelming the reader with unnecessary information.

• Details are irrelevant to the main idea, leading to a lack of coherence in the overall message.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2